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jjrsmp12
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 8:25 pm: | |
Well, my joy continues. Accidentally had the lever of the radiator dorr nip a vertical fin on the drivers side radiator. Small pinhole. I tried to put epoxy in the hole while it was filled, but obviously that didn't work. My question is: I drained the radiator. Can I epoxy the hole ? I have some damaged fins around the hole, about a 1x1" square area. Is this steel(the vertical ribs?). Can I spot weld the hole? I'd rather not get a new radiator, but if I need to, I will. Thanks |
TWODOGS (Twodogs)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 8:55 pm: | |
I epoxied a corvette radiator hole (tiny)...must let it set for at least 24 hours at 70 degrees,longer if colder...the fins don't matter that much |
jjrsmp12
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 9:16 pm: | |
That's what I plan to do. I went out and epoxied the entire 1x1 inch area with the radiator rapair kit epoxy. I'll let it sit all week before I fill the radiator back up and start the engine. I would think it should do the trick. Will keep you posted. By the way 2dogs, just got the bus back yesterday, They leveled it up and tuned the suspension all around. 1K out the door, not too bad. Thanks |
Marc Bourget
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 9:34 pm: | |
If the external repair doesnt work, if you have removable end tanks, I'd break it down and epoxy that particular tube, top and bottom. |
Sojourner (Jjimage)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 10:19 pm: | |
Epoxy curing best at 74 F or higher.
Heat lamp will set up quick.
As epoxy start to warm up is will runs or drip down ward.
After rad. drain, I would apply thin layer & heat cured again apply another coat until 1 inch area is plugged. Using "Q" tips to start.
You can remove it later with 400 F or higher with small screw driver for rad shop repair
Curing;
http://www.dow.com/webapps/lit/litorder.asp?filepath=epoxy/pdfs/noreg/296-01652.pdf&pdf=tr ue
FWIW
Sojourn for Christ, Jerry |
Rich International Bus & Parts
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 01, 2005 - 12:52 pm: | |
The company that used to supply Eagle with there radiators is Atlas Radiator 361-882-5661 or Diesel Radiator 800-221-0240. Hope this helps
Rich
International Bus & Parts |
jjrsmp12
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 01, 2005 - 1:21 pm: | |
I decided to take it to a reputable local radiator repair facility. They will remove the epoxy, solder the leak, and steam clean the radiator. I will only be missing about a 1" square are of fins, but I doubt that will affect much considering the other fins which are bent and I've never had a problem. They will comb them out for me. It wasn't too bad getting the radiator out. I will replace some of the connecting hoses. What specs on the antifreeze? Thanks |
TWODOGS (Twodogs)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 01, 2005 - 1:53 pm: | |
GOOD DECISION |
niles steckbauer (Niles500)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 01, 2005 - 4:24 pm: | |
probably 50/50 (distilled water) w/conditioner added - but check da book - Niles |